Do you have a child in kindergarten through 3rd grade who loves stories—or one who could use a little extra reading support? Harris County Public Library’s Book Buddies is a FREE, fun-filled literacy program that pairs enthusiastic, trained teen volunteers (our amazing Big Buddies) with younger readers (Little Buddies) for 9 weeks of reading adventures!
Reading Sessions begin: Mondays | 4:45 PM – 5:30 PM
Maud Smith Marks Branch Library
Express Children's Theatre presents An Art Class for Kids with Frida Kahlo, commissioned by Rothko Chapel. Through a fun, time-bending adventure, the legendary artist Frida Kahlo travels from 1940s Mexico to teach a creative art class! Participants will learn about Frida's life and artistic style while creating their own self-portraits using crayons and colored pencils.
Learn about gardening with Texas native plants during an informational session presented by a Harris County Master Gardener. Plants that are native to a landscape range from trees to groundcover. They include shrubs, perennials, annuals, and water plants that will thrive in their native habitat. These plants can be used as hedges, specimen plants, or border plants. The formal landscaping of a traditional garden can be obtained using native plants. Join us on Thursday, September 24, at 2 PM.
Learn about gardening with Texas native plants during an informational session presented by a Harris County Master Gardener. Plants that are native to a landscape range from trees to groundcover. They include shrubs, perennials, annuals, and water plants that will thrive in their native habitat. These plants can be used as hedges, specimen plants, or border plants. The formal landscaping of a traditional garden can be obtained using native plants. Join us on Thursday, September 24, at 2 PM.
Workforce Solutions is here to help! Attend our info session to learn about job opportunities, training programs, youth resources, and services designed to help you succeed. Stop by to connect with our team and get the support you need!
Join us as the Friends of the Maud Marks Library hold their next used book sale. There is a large selection of hardback fiction and nonfiction, as well as children’s books and paperbacks. All items sell for rock bottom prices!
We will also be hosting a Friends Members-Only preview on Friday, September 25, from 4 PM - 5:30 PM.
Join us as the Friends of the Maud Marks Library hold their next Members-Only preview used book sale. There is a large selection of hardback fiction and nonfiction, as well as children’s books and paperbacks. All items sell for rock-bottom prices.
If you are not a member of the Friends of the Maud Marks Library, you may join at the door for $10. All proceeds will benefit the library.
Not sure if your résumé is helping or hurting your chances? Join us for a fun and informative presentation where we break down what makes a résumé stand out — and what makes it land in the “meh” pile.
We’ll cover:
What employers actually look for (spoiler: it’s not fancy fonts)
How to showcase your skills without sounding like a robot
Common mistakes to avoid — and how to fix them
Tips to tailor your résumé for the job you want
Your GPA and test scores say a lot — but your college essay is where you get to speak. Not sure where to start? Join us for a presentation that takes the mystery (and misery) out of writing your personal statement.
We’ll cover:
What colleges are really looking for in your essay
How to pick the right topic (hint: it’s not always your biggest accomplishment)
Writing tips to help your story shine
Common pitfalls and how to avoid sounding like everyone else
We read the book, now let’s watch the movie! Booked This Afternoon Book to Movie Showing of Bless Me, Ultima will be on Thursday, September 17, at 2 PM.
Refreshments will be provided.